Physics

This discipline studies the physical properties of celestial bodies and the origin, evolution, and ultimate fate of the universe. Learners will understand stellar evolution, galactic dynamics, black holes, and the cosmic microwave background radiation.

Classical mechanics is the study of the motion of macroscopic bodies under the influence of forces. You will understand Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formulations, enabling you to model and solve the dynamics of particles, rigid bodies, and oscillating systems.

Condensed matter physics explains how large numbers of interacting particles produce the properties of solids and liquids. You will understand band structure, phonons, magnetism, superconductivity, and the many-body methods used to describe strongly correlated systems.

This branch of physics investigates the interactions between electrically charged particles and electromagnetic fields. Learners will master Maxwell's equations, electrostatic forces, magnetism, and the behavior of electromagnetic waves in various media.

This field examines twentieth-century developments that transformed our understanding of the universe, focusing on relativity and quantum mechanics. Learners will understand wave-particle duality, atomic structure, nuclear reactions, and the limitations of classical physics.

This subfield of physics studies the fundamental constituents of matter and radiation, and the interactions between them. Learners will understand the Standard Model, quarks, leptons, gauge bosons, and how particle accelerators probe subatomic forces.

Physics is the fundamental science of matter, energy, space, and time. Learners will understand the core principles governing the universe, including mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum behavior, enabling them to solve complex physical problems.

Plasma physics studies ionized gases and the collective behaviour of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields. You will understand plasma confinement, waves and instabilities, and the diagnostics used in fusion energy research and astrophysical plasmas.

Quantum mechanics is the study of physical phenomena at the atomic and subatomic scales. Learners will understand wave-particle duality, the Schrödinger equation, quantum states, and how to calculate probabilities for physical observables.

This discipline explores the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic scales. Learners will understand wave functions, the Schrödinger equation, quantum superposition, entanglement, and how these principles apply to modern technology.

This area of physics covers Albert Einstein's theories of special and general relativity. Learners will understand how gravity bends spacetime, the relationship between mass and energy, time dilation, and the dynamics of black holes and gravitational waves.

Statistical mechanics applies probability theory to large assemblies of microscopic particles. Learners will understand how macroscopic thermodynamic properties, like temperature and entropy, emerge from the microscopic states of individual atoms and molecules.

Thermodynamics explores the relationships between heat, work, entropy, and energy. Students analyze phase equilibria, chemical reactions, and power cycles, gaining the ability to predict system behavior and calculate the efficiency of energy conversion systems.

This subject investigates the propagation of wave energy and the behavior of light. Learners will understand wave interference, diffraction, polarization, and the principles of geometric and physical optics used to design lenses and optical instruments.